Brunswick and Brunswick Hills Schools: A Factual Guide for Homebuyers
If you're house hunting in Brunswick or Brunswick Hills, two questions come up early: which schools serve the home, and what are the schools like? This guide covers both, factually. School assignment depends on the address, and school performance is publicly reported by the state, so you can evaluate it yourself.
New to the area? Start with the complete Brunswick & Brunswick Hills community guide for neighborhoods, parks, and the housing market.
Two districts, one community
Brunswick and Brunswick Hills are served by two public school districts. Brunswick City Schools serves the city of Brunswick, most of Brunswick Hills Township, and parts of Hinckley. Highland Local Schools serves portions of several Medina County communities, including part of Brunswick Hills Township. Because the township sits within two districts, school assignment is always address-specific.
Understanding Ohio school report cards
Ohio no longer grades districts with letter grades. Since 2022-23, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce rates every public district and school on a 1-to-5-star scale, in half-star increments. Each district receives an overall rating plus component ratings in six areas:
Achievement
How well students performed on state tests
Progress
How much students grew academically over time
Gap Closing
How well the district is closing performance gaps among student groups
Early Literacy
Reading progress in the early grades
Graduation
Four- and five-year graduation rates
College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness
How prepared graduates are for what comes next
How to read them for yourself
The overall star rating is a single snapshot of one school year, so look at the components, not just the stars, and compare several years of data before drawing conclusions. The official portal lets you pull up to five years for any district or school.
Current report cards
The most recent statewide release was September 2026, covering the 2025-26 school year. Ratings update annually, so always check the reporting year. Look up the current ratings for Brunswick City Schools and Highland Local Schools directly on the official Ohio School Report Cards portal at reportcard.education.ohio.gov, which is the authoritative source for each district's and school's current rating. Both districts also link to their report cards from their own websites.
A note on reading them
Report cards measure state-tested performance and are one useful input, not the whole picture of a school. Attendance boundaries, programs, class sizes, and fit for your child all matter, and the district offices are the best source for those specifics.
Brunswick City Schools at a glance
Brunswick City Schools (bcsoh.org) operates eight schools: six elementary schools (Applewood, Crestview, Hickory Ridge, Huntington, Kidder, and Memorial), Brunswick Middle School, and Brunswick High School. Kidder Elementary also houses Brunswick Preschool, serving children ages 3 to 5. The district office is at 3643 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212, (330) 225-7731.
The district is building a new high school, anticipated to open for the 2027-28 school year, subject to change. Per the district's official construction page, the new building is almost 305,000 square feet with a 1,000-seat auditorium, and the district hosts a live construction camera so the community can follow progress. Kidder and Applewood additions are also part of the project.
Highland Local Schools at a glance
Highland Local Schools (highlandschools.org) operates five buildings: Granger, Hinckley, and Sharon elementary schools, Highland Middle School, and Highland High School. The district serves roughly 3,400 students across about 78 square miles of Medina County, including part of Brunswick Hills Township. The district does not currently accept open enrollment, so attendance is tied to residency. Highland also operates the Little Hornets Preschool program.
The Brunswick Hills split, explained
Brunswick Hills Township's own website states that the township sits within two school districts. Depending on the parcel, a home in Brunswick Hills may be served by Brunswick City Schools or by Highland Local Schools. The boundary does not follow ZIP code, neighborhood name, or listing description, so always confirm the assignment for the exact property.
This is the single most important thing to verify when buying in Brunswick Hills.
How to verify school assignment for any address
Start with the property's parcel record.
The Medina County Auditor's parcel search is a reliable first check for the school district tied to a specific parcel.
Confirm with the district.
Call or email the district's enrollment or registration office with the exact property address and ask which district serves it.
Confirm the specific school, not just the district.
Elementary attendance areas can differ within a district, so ask which school the address is assigned to.
Do this before you make an offer, and re-confirm if timing matters.
Boundaries can change, so verification at the time of your purchase is what counts.
Neither a ZIP code nor a listing description guarantees assignment. Only the district can confirm it.
School Q and A for homebuyers
Which district serves a specific home?
It depends on the parcel. Verify with the district using the steps above.
How do I find a district's report card?
Use the official portal at reportcard.education.ohio.gov and search by district name.
What age must a child be for kindergarten?
Under Ohio law (House Bill 114), beginning with the 2026-27 school year, children must be 5 years old by the first day of school. Confirm the exact date with the district.
Is preschool available?
Brunswick City Schools operates Brunswick Preschool at Kidder Elementary for ages 3 to 5. Highland operates the Little Hornets Preschool program. Contact each district for current availability.
How do we enroll mid-year?
Contact the district's registration office once you have a closing date. You'll typically need proof of residency and the child's records; each district publishes its own steps.
Does the district provide bus transportation?
Both districts provide transportation, with routes and eligibility that vary by address and grade level. Check the district's transportation pages.
Does either district accept open enrollment?
Highland states it does not currently accept open enrollment. Check with each district for its current policy.
When will the new high school open?
The district anticipates the 2027-28 school year, subject to change. Its construction page is the best source for the latest timeline.
What I help buyers verify
I'm Lisa Nickel, a REALTOR® with eXp Realty serving Brunswick, Brunswick Hills, and the surrounding communities. School questions are some of the most common ones I hear from buyers, and I help them work through both parts: which district serves the home, and how to read the state's report card data for themselves. I can walk you through the same steps for any home you're considering. Start with the homebuying process, or reach out any time.